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Why are moths attracted to light? We wish we could tell you the answer here, but we can't. First, not all moths are attracted to light and scientists do not agree on why some are and some are not. Then too, scientists do not agree about why those moths that are attracted to light are so attracted. The links below will give you a start on what scientists do know and what remains to be discovered!
 

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